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Virgin Atlantic pushes back plans to restart flights to Tel Aviv
The carrier said that it would contact affected passengers to discuss their options
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Carnival Cruise Line to offer Dover mini-season during summer 2025
The 2,124-passenger Carnival Miracle will operate nine sailings from the UK
New Heathrow chief heralds ‘new chapter’ in the airport’s history
Thomas Woldbye, who succeeds John Holland-Kaye, is meeting colleagues and partners during his first few days
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British tourist killed at Ugandan national park prompts Foreign Office alert
The Briton was among the three people killed in the attack at Queen Elizabeth National Park
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Holiday spending ‘could exceed pre-pandemic levels this year’
Around 32% of Brits said they would most want to continue to spend on holidays – even if they had to cut their overall spending, according to market research firm Mintel
Hundreds of Heathrow baggage handlers to walk out next month
Heathrow baggage workers call off threat of half-term strike action
New pay deal ends threat of strike over 20-30 October
Travel Counsellors claims 14th consecutive record sales month
More than a third of Brits booking their holidays with agents, new data reveals
Travel Counsellors research finds more than a third of consumers turned to travel agents in the past 12 months, with higher income households more likely to do so
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Abta LifeLine launches hardship package to combat cost of living crisis
Abta’s Lifeline charity to offer food, energy and clothing vouchers to deserving industry families and individuals this winter
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Who is Tourism New Zealand's Pou Arahi Māori and what do they do?
Karl Burrows helps the Iwi, or tribes, tell their stories in authentic ways so that visitors have a deeper understanding of the country and its people. 
Panache Cruises to up apprentice intake as it looks to double workforce by 2026
The agency’s founder James Cole said training apprentices was a ’personal passion’ of his
SeaDream re-hires Mark Schmitt as UK and Ireland sales chief
SeaDream re-hires Mark Schmitt as UK and Ireland sales chief
Schmitt replaces Natalie Read who is leaving to pursue ’a lifelong dream’
The Future Laboratory co-founder to headline TTG Luxury Travel Summit
The Future Laboratory co-founder to headline TTG Luxury Travel Summit
The co-founder of leading trends and forecasting firm will offer insight on how consumer changes are impacting luxury travel
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Another piece of the Costa Navarino jigsaw has been placed - by Mandarin Oriental
The newly opened Mandarin Oriental Costa Navarino is immersed in nature
Hundreds of Heathrow baggage handlers to walk out next month
Competition watchdog backs Heathrow passenger fee increase
The Competition and Markets Authority has backed the CAA’s decision on Heathrow airport’s fee increases, meaning a rise in fares
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Strike threat hangs over cruise despite port operator's confidence in talks
The dispute could lead to strike action across 21 UK ports including Southampton, which could potentially disrupt cruise departures
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HF Holidays partners with TV's Amar Latif to offer multi-sensory group holidays
The special interest holiday operator will ’power’ Latif’s Traveleyes’ itineraries from spring 2024
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Belgium raises terror alert level in Brussels amid search for gunman
Two Swedish nationals were shot dead in Belgium’s capital on Monday evening, prompting a warning from the Foreign Office
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Virgin Atlantic to restart flights to Israel's Tel Aviv this week
One of Virgin’s two daily services to Tel Aviv to resume on Friday (20 October)
Fred Olsen Travel sets target of training up 12 new agents a year
The Ipswich-headquartered business has launched an agent training academy for agents with zero experience
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Explore names Lisa Burton its new business development manager
Burton brings experience to the role from stints with Variety Cruises and MSC Cruises
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Jet2.com and Jet2holidays' hometown base reveals £100 million terminal revamp
Leeds Bradford airport confirms a refurbishment and extension of its terminal after withdrawing plans for a complete rebuild in the face of environmental concerns
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Fred Olsen Cruise Lines names new chief as Peter Deer takes up another role
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines has confirmed a change at the top, bringing in an executive from a leading German tour operator, with serving managing director Peter Deer moving into a new chief financial officer role
Travel Counsellors celebrate five 'milestone' business owners
The celebration brought together five Travel Counsellors celebrating a century with the business between them, as well two members of the head office team each marking 25 years
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The Oz factor: 10 ways to sell Australia
Experiential luxury and getting back to nature have long been appealing magnets for Australia – but where do you start to make the most of it?